Gillibrand’s former post at theÂ HUD isÂ cited, although there’s no mention of her former boss,Â HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo. This stands to reason in the Republican-dominated 20th CD since the Cuomo name is synonymous with liberal Democratic politics in New York.

Also not mentioned is Gillibrand’s current law firm – Boies Schiller & Flexner -Â Â for which she has taken heat from Republicans because of its client list (Enron’s on there).Â

Generally, the flyer hits all the Gillibrand campaign’s high points, subtly seeking to paint Sweeney as a tool of the Bush White House, lobbyists and other “special interests,” and Gillibrand as an independent outsider.

“Upstate New Yorkers deserve leaders who are responsible and accountable to New York, not Washington and partisan special interests. And New York needs leaders who stand up to the Bush administration and work for real progress on the issues that we care about most.”